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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.39, 173.07 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.39, 173.07 and 109.62 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.39 : 173.07 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.39/173.07 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.39x = 173.07 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.39x = 18,971.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,971.39/115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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